Ohio Jewish Chronicle, 1953-05-29

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Vol. SI, No. 22
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OOLUMBUS, omo, FRIDAY MAY 29, 19S3
DevofM  to  Amprlmn
¦nd Jewlah Idecls
Campaign Leaders Optimistic About Outcome of UJF Drive
Folkman Speaker
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JEWISH CENTER HONORS EDWARD SCHLEZINGER Pictured above' la Dr. E. J. Qordon, honorary preaident of the Jewish Center, presenting a plaque for distinguished Bcrvice to Edward F. Schlezinger,
 —~—¦ ¦ ] president in 19B1 and '52.
In making the award, Dr. Gordon recounted the devoted service of Mr. Schlezinger as a member of the Building Committee responsi¬ ble for constructing the Center and as president during its initial two yeara. It was in this period that Center membership rose from 1000 persons to the more than 3300 now served.
OTHER PLANS revealed during the course of the Board meeting on May 21, gave ample testimony to the continued growth of the Center.
New facilities to be available to Center membership this aummer Include a new wading pool, a hard surfac<f play area for dancing and physical education activities west of the swimming pool, several pic¬ nic areas, and two baseball dia¬ monds.
Highlight of the Building Com¬ mittee report, was the announce¬ ment that plans had been approved for the installation of a night- lighted baseball field ready for use this summer.
Funds for these projects have been made available from the Si¬ mon Lazarua Athletic Fund as well as pledges still outstanding from the original Building Fund.
With 1953 pledges continuing to ahow Increases over 1953, cam¬ paign leaders are optimistic about tho outcome.
Dave Levlson, Ira Monroe and Herbert Schlff, co-chairmon of the General Solicitation Division of the UJF Campaign, urged all vol¬ unteers to concentrate on the big job that is left, "Tho decisive job that determines whether or not our campaign succeeds, the job of cov¬ ering every single person who has not yet made a contribution to the current campaign."
Fred Yenkin, campaign chair¬ man, joined thom In stressing the fact that "people are a- ware pf the ntH-'ds and are respond¬ ing generously whenever they are approached. This generosity la clearly reflected in the pledges that come in daily and in our, totals to date, but we muat keep on giving. "Already we have achieved 90% of What we raised last year. If every prospect is covered, we will approach our goal. We still urge every prospect to Increase at least 25%. We hope some can double and triple their last year's gifts. We cannot afford to delay on this point because you cannot count on a contribution from a prospect you do not visit."
We know of no formula, no de¬ vice that can take the place of the Individual worker seeing his own prospects personally. There Is just no substitute for that warm, hu¬ man contact between understand¬ ing people. This mlay be the ma¬ chine age,   but   the  telephone  still
cannot replace the personal visit that brings the worker face to face with the prospect. People, we know, will give when they under¬ stand the servicea rendered by the agencies wc support."
"About 100 more Special Gifts contributors are to be aolicitod," reported the Special Gifts chair¬ man. Jack Resier. "Some of these prospects may already have been seen, but our volunteers need to finish the job and turn the cards in to the office. We know people ¦f^re roaponding to fhe vital needs that have boen streased so often during this campaign."
The Women's Division leaders were busy finishing up this week. The results of the two report daya were not available as the Chronicle went  to  press,    but    the    amount
RABBI FOLKMAN
Rabbi Jerome D. Folkman will be quite prominent In commence¬ ment exercises at Ohio State Uni¬ veralty June 12.
The 46-year-old rabbl wlll not only deliver the commencement ad¬ dresa, but wlll also graduate from tho university with a doctor of philosophy degree.
AT THE SAME time hifl son, Judah, 20 wlll receive his bachelor of arts degree.
Rabbi Folkman commented that he waa "very, honored" that Presi¬ dent Howard U Bevia asked him to speak at the graduation ex¬ ercises.
His topic will be, "Intellectual, Scholars and Citizens."
Judah,   who   plana   to   attend Harvard  Medical  School,  admitted that he had hoped to got his medi¬ cal degree before his father would (eontlaaed  pn  V^to 6)
turned In by the Women's Division thus far represents more than a 10% Increase over last year and al¬ ready Is within 10% of the final amotint raised.
The four co-chalrmeh, Mesdames Richard J, Abel, M. J. Leeman, M. J, Papurt and Herbert Schiff, stated:
"We know we will exceed last year'a result. Wo hope tho Wom¬ en's Division win still continue the fine tradition of setting an exam¬ ple to the community-of generous giving,"
Official Welcoming Banquet for Rabbi
Jacob S. Rabinowitz, newly-ap¬ pointed rabbl at Ahavas Sholom Synagogue, 878 S. Ohio Ave., will be installed officially at a banquet to be held in the social hall Sun¬ day, June 7, 5:30 p. m.
The   banquet   Is   open   to   all members and friends of AhavaH Sholom  and  reservations can  be mode  by  calling    Prea.    Barney Ringer, MA. 7558. Mr. Ringer will act as Installing officer  at   the  welcoming   banquet for Rabbl Rabinowitz.
Reservations must be made by Wednesday, June 3.
OUTDOOR POOL TO OPEN JULY 7
Opening of the Jewish r'ent4^r outdoor swimming pool will hh de¬ layed one week. The pool will offl¬ eially open Sunday, June 7.
"POOPATCH", DANCEl' FOR INTERMEDIATES
Center Intermediates wlll dance to the music of Zlggy Coyle at their annual "Dogpatch dance' Saturday, June 6, at the Center.
In keeping with the theme, eyery- one will wear a costume of their favorite Ll'l Abner character. Prizes wlll be awarded to the beat boy and girl costunjes. Also, a king and queen of the dancu will be chosen.
The dance will be ffom 8 to 11 in the auditorium, which will be appropriately decorated. Refreah¬ ments will be served. Admission price is BOc stag. 75c per couple.
UJF WOMEN'S  195S PLEDGES INCREASED
With the 3963 Women's Division of the United Jewish Fund nearing completion, reports indicate that the total received by the women la by far In excess of that pledged loat year.
The finlqh-up date haa been ex¬ tended to Wednesday, June 3, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Room 202 at tho Jewish Center. All workera are urged to complete their asaign- ments and turn their cards over to tHe majors before that .date.
TWIG 21 HOLDS CARD PARTY
Twig 21 of Children's Hospital is sponsoring a card party June 9, 8 p. m., at the Jewish Center, at which time there will be a Mcister Point duplicate bridge tournament under the direction of Mra. M. Louis, as well as canasta and other card games.
An added attraction will be a bake sale, with goodies baked by Twig members, along with valiiable door prizes and refreshments.
Mrs. Leonard Stern Is project chairman.
All proceeds go to Children's Hospital.
Tickets may be obtained from any Twig member or by calling Twig Preaident Mrs. I. Schulman, EX. 1870. Tickets are 75c.
AT JSS CONFERENCE
Mrs. A. R. Schwartz was in the group which left last Saturday to attend the national conference of Jewish Social Service, in Atlantic City. Pre-achool programs in Jow¬ lsh Centers were on her agenda and schedule for meetings at the conference. She was a guest at the Ambassador Hotel.
BJ  INSTALLATION
Beth Jacob Sisterhood Installa¬ tion Luncheon will be held Wed¬ neaday, June 17, 1 p. m., at Beth Jacob Synagogue.
NEW PLAYGROUND FOR CHILDREN   AT  CENTER .
A new children'a playground will open In the area behind the Jewish Center, It was announced this week by Physical Education chairman. Dr. Don Shusterman.
The latest and the beat In equip¬ ment and games will be available, besides the playground swings, slides and teeters. A picnic area and outdoor amphiteatre will also be part of the outdoor facilities.
Bob Runkle, a graduate student in social work at Western Reserve University, and Tom Lambre, a teacher at Weatgate School in Co¬ lumbus, have been added to the Center summer ataff.
They wlll assist Herb Malstelman and Marv Joaolowitz of the" regu¬ lar Center staff In setting up a pro¬ gram of Intereat to all.
RECEPTION SUNDAY
Agudas Achim Congregation, 2767 E. Broad St., announces con¬ firmation services Sunday morning at 10:30.
A reception, with parents of the confirmands acting as hosts' and hoateasea, will be held that sajne evening at the synagogue^ from 7 to 9.
The reception will be followed by a dance for the confirmands and their friends at the synagogue.
ZBT FRESHMAN RECEIVES AWARD
Myron A, Friedman, son of Mr. and Mra. Louis Friedman, 73 N. Stanwood Rd., freshman at Miami Univeralty, Oxford, O., was voted the outstanding pledge of the year by the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity.
He was isaue editor of the "Stu¬ dent", university publication, and was elected as one of the editorial staff tor the ensuing year.
Graduation Exercises at Hebrew School
HOSTESSES
The following wlll asaist parents of the confirmands o( Agudas AcWrn Congregation at the recep¬ tion Sunday evening from 7 to ft;
Mesdames Sanford Timen, Mil- ton Leeman, Herman Gelchman, Irving Cohen, I. M. Eisenberg of Cleveland. Oscar Berman, Pearl Katz.
Ben Tolpcn^,Nat Fast. Jos. Coh¬ en, Jack Topsik, Paul Miller of New York City, Rudolph Mlnkln, Al Rosen, Lee Skilken, Isadore Gurevltz.
Graduation exercises at the Co¬ lumbus Hebrew School will take place Tuesday, June 9, 8:15 p. m., at tho Jewish Center.
The graduates have completed their elementary course of studies, consisting of the reading and writ-, Ing of tho Hebrew language, familiarity with the Hebrew prayer book, knowledge of Hebrew gram¬ mar, the Pentateuch, excerpts of tbe minor prophets, Jewish his¬ tory, customs and ceremonfes.
A traditional background of this sort should help these graduates become better Jews and better A- merlcans as well.
In the accompanying photo Is. the 1953 graduation class.
Seated, left to right; Warren Udisky, David Segel, Bryon Kohn.
Standing, left to right: Bernard B. Solomon, teacher; Beryl Block. Herbert Minkln, Daniel Harrison, principal.